AMD Radeon RX 6800 vs AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the faster graphics card, scoring 62/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 55/100 for the AMD Radeon RX 6800 — roughly 13% faster. If your budget allows, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the better long-term choice.

AMD

AMD Radeon RX 6800

55
Gaming score / 100
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Winner

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

62
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Radeon RX 6800AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
Gaming score55/10062/100
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP250 W300 W
Boost clock2105 MHz2250 MHz
ReleaseNov 2020Nov 2020
MSRP$399.00$449.00

AMD Radeon RX 6800 vs AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT: which should you buy?

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the faster graphics card, scoring 62/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 55/100 for the AMD Radeon RX 6800 — roughly 13% faster. If your budget allows, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the better long-term choice. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Radeon RX 6800 better than the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT?
The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is faster for gaming, scoring 62/100 versus 55/100 for the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (about 13% faster).

Should I buy the AMD Radeon RX 6800 or the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT?
For raw gaming performance, choose the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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